Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1911

1,528 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 77

Boxing Fatality. a Novice's Ill-luck. Opponent Arrested. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 3

Victor Gleeson, who was knocked out in a boxing contest at Waterloo last night, is dead; His opponent, Jack Whittaker, lias been arrested on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Boxing. M'FARLAND v. Moran. English Champion Defeated. New York

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 2

"Packy" M'Farland outpointed Moran (the English lightweight crack) at every stage in a ten rounds contest at Fairmount Club to-night. It was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing. Australian Defeats American. Perth

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 4

Alf. Morly (a local man) defeated Dick Cullen (of America) on points in a 20-rounds contest at Perth for the Lightweight Championship…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sporting. Races to Come

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 6

Corowa—March 22. Wyalong—March 22 and 23. Springwood—March 27. Ganmain—March 29…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Boxing Fatality. a Diseased Brain. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 4

Jack Whittaker, who was arrested on a charge of causing the death of the boxer, Victor Gleeson, was allowed bail to-day. The other persons…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

International Rugby

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1911 · page 2

England defeated Scotland to-day, at Twickenham, in the Rugby international series, by 13 points to 8. The latter, therefore, secures the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing. HOWARD v. Bell, a Surprise. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1911 · page 2

In the Howard-Bell boxing contest, the latter led easily for about 15 rounds, but was knocked down in the nineteenth, and counted out in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket. WAGGA v. Newtown. an Easy Win for Newtown

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1911 · page 3

The above teams concluded their second meeting of the season on Saturday last. The first match was won by Wagga by 44 runs. On this…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

Heavy rains fell in Melbourne during last night and as the wicket was unlit to play on the captains decided to abandon the match between…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Central Southern Cricket Association

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

The final meeting for this season of delegates to the above was held at the Star hotel on Saturday night last. The following were present:—Messrs…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket. TOOTOOL V. MILBRULONG

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 5

A match between the above clubs took place at Tootool on Saturday, 11th inst. Milbrulong batted first and were disposed of for 64 runs. The principal scorer—Joe…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Boxing. Wolgast Beats Memsic. Principals Arrested. Vancouver, March 20

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

At last Angeles Ad. Wolgast outfought George Memsic, the referee stopping the [?] to the ninth round. The ponce [?] arrested the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket Red Stone Cup Competition Gilmore v ADELONG

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 21 March 1911 · page 3

On Wednesday last the above match eventuated on the Bosebank oval, Gilmore, and resulted in an exciting win for the visitors by the narrow margin of seven runs…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Boxing

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 2

At the Melbourne Athletic Club on Monday night "Ted" Whiting defeated "Jerry" Jerome, the Queensland black, in seven rounds. Jerome appears to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cricket. NOTES

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 4

Last Saturday's cricket completed the second round of the local competitions. The positions of the clubs now area—Newtown, 12 points; Wagga, 3…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sporting. Races to Come

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 3

Corowa—March 22. Wyalong—March 23 and 23. Springwood—March 27. Ganmain—March 29…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket. a Disputed Decision. Stumped or Eon Out?

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 3

"Ayres' Cricket Companion" for 1911 has the following with regard to a disputed decision:— In the course of the match…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 2

The following is the selection to represent Wagga against Culcairn District on the Association Ground on Saturday next, commencing at 10.30…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Melbourne Racing. Moonee' Valley

The Worker · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 17

The postponement of the Moonee Valley meeting, owing to the V.R.C. meeting being unduly extended on account of bad weather, did not affect the attendance at…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Sporting. Races to Come

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 2

Springwood—March 27. Ganmain—March 29. Wodonga—March 20. Young—April 5 and 6…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →